Izumo Science Center, Izumo

Name: Izumo Science Center
Address: 1900-2 Imaichichō, Izumo-shi, Izumo, 693-0001, Japan
Telephone: +81 853-25-1500

#4 among attractions in Izumo

Museum, Science museum

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The Izumo Science Center is a science center located in Izumo-shi, Shimane Prefecture, Japan that operates both as a school and as a center for public education. The pupils in Izumo-shi, from third grade through junior high school, take lessons in natural science. On weekends, the center hosts events about science and manufacturing for the general public. About 150,000 people, as many as the population of Izumo-shi, visit there every year. ()

Local name: 出雲科学館 Established: 20 July 2002 (22 years ago)Coordinates: 35°21'43"N, 132°45'58"E

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1900-2 Imaichichō, Izumo-shiIzumo 693-0001 Japan

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+81 853-25-1500

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Izumo Science Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Izumo Taisha, Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo, Izumo Dome, Izumo Cultural Heritage Museum.

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